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POLLING PLACE: DANA HALL SCH, SHIPLEY CENTER, 142 GROVE STTown Meeting is Wellesley’s Legislative arm of government. It consists of 240 Town Meeting Members elected by precinct. The members are elected for staggered, 3-year terms so that 10 members are elected from each precinct each year in the March annual town election. Depending on vacancies some precincts will have more members to be elected to fill the unexpired seats.Town Meeting is responsible for passing a balanced annual town budget, and enacts all town by-laws. Annual Town Meeting is held in March/April to enact the following year's budget, plus whatever other matters are placed on the Town Meeting Warrant. The Annual Town Meeting begins the last Monday of March and continues on Monday and Tuesday nights until the business is completed. Special Town Meeting may be held as needed for issues that cannot be delayed until the Annual Town Meeting.

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    Shawn K. Baker
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    Julie Rising Bryan
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    Christopher M. Cavallerano
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    Salvatore DeFazio III
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    Cynthia C. Edwards
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    Margaretta Nivon Egger
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    Jonathan Henry Flynn
    (U)

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    Anya Khera
    (U)

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    Susan Kagan Lange
    (U)

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    Michael Andrew Licata
    (U)

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    David Livingston
    (U)

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    Joan C. Minklei
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    Lisa G. Sewall
    (U)

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    Myra J. Tucker
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    Berry L. Witek
    (U)

Biographical Information

Why are you running for this office? What are your top priorities?

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Relevant Experience Advisory Committee: 2020-2023, Treasurer 2021-22, Chair 2022-23; Town Meeting Member since 2021.
I want to give back to Wellesley for the great schools, strong finances and services my family enjoyed as residents since 1994. My five children received excellent educations at WPS from K-12. I will leverage my Advisory Chair and Treasurer experience to work for residents to achieve strong finances and reasonable taxes, outstanding schools and continued excellent public works and services.
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Relevant Experience TM member since 1974; business owner and native; Curator, Wellesley Club; member Wellesley Rotary
I enjoy serving the Town of Wellesley. One of the best ways is being a Town Meeting Member. A Member monitors not only a balanced financial picture but also the stability of the Town's Bylaws and a good image of the Town to the public.
Relevant Experience Wellesley res.46 yrs,TMM 28yrs,financial,banking,and marketing exp., civic and WPS volunteer
Priorities are to maintain education excellence while trying to balance other town need and maintain fiscal responsibility.
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Relevant Experience Attorney and active community member with 10+ years of civic engagement
I am running for Town Meeting to help keep our town a safe place for our children to play and learn, and for our families to enjoy and explore whether that is shopping in a thriving downtown or wandering the woods on our of wonderful trails. As an attorney, I approach issues in a balanced and thoughtful way with the goal of building consensus. I hope to add my voice to those of my neighbors.
Relevant Experience Voter Advocacy (LWVW, Generation Citizen, TurnUp); DEI (World of Wellesley, Amnesty, Easterseals)
I am running to offer a youth voice and perspective in Town matters. I am a high school sophomore who is passionate about youth civic and political participation, as well as broader inclusion and equity. I work with LWVW, Generation Citizen and TurnUp on voter advocacy and volunteer for World of Wellesley, Amnesty International and Easterseals. Please learn more about me at https://anyakhera.com/
Relevant Experience Advisory Committee; COA Chair and Board Member; Incumbent TMM many years; WHS PTSO Executive Board
As a longstanding TMM and former Wellesley COA Chair, I ran for TM to add my voice for seniors. I have cared deeply about decisions concerning school policy, maintaiing best opportunities for our diverse student body, and supporting parents and families. I am committed to working collaboratively for housing patterns that suit our community pursuant to MBTA Communities and sustainability law.
Relevant Experience I’m a 17-year resident of Wellesley and have been a Town Meeting member for 7 years.
I’m a seven-year member of Town Meeting and a father to three Wellesley Public School students—twin boys in 9th grade at the high school, and a daughter in 5rd grade at Hunnewell. As a proud resident, I want to make sure we prepare Wellesley for the future while also appreciating our rich history and commitments to education and the quality of life for all our residents.
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Relevant Experience current TMM, volunteer positions in education, social work, environment here and beyond.
I'm running for town meeting because I believe in fiscal responsibility, quality education, and preserving natural areas. I'll do my best to ensure taxpayer money is spent wisely, schools thrive, and our environment is protected for future generations.
I have long been interested in what makes our town work and I feel it's important to be involved in local government. My priorities as a Town Meeting member are to fully inform myself on every issue that comes before me to make the best decision for the good of Wellesley and for the people who live here.
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Relevant Experience Budget Resource Allocation; Sustainable Wellesley Leadership Team; Town Sports Coach
Precinct “F”, please consider voting for me to represent you at Town Meeting. A 7 year resident whose child went through WPS, I am eager to use my passion for climate action and resource allocation skills at town meeting. I value environmental responsibility, education, and intergenerational harmony and I welcome your input as we guide Wellesley towards a safe, vibrant, and thriving local economy.
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